DAY TOURS

Visitor attractions on our doorstep

Stay right here and enjoy some of the wonderful scenery and activities available locally. Enjoy a leisurely walk to Blair Castle, exploring the history of the Duke of Atholl and his world famous private army, The Atholl Highlanders.

Pop in to one of the best bakeries in Britain, a historic working mill, The Watermill, a charming stop for lunch in Blair Atholl. It’s still a working mill, producing fabulous artisan breads and you can see the Miller at work, when there’s enough water to turn the wheel!

Explore the wander of Glen Tilt and the Falls of Bruar. The shopping opportunities are endless at The House of Bruar, known affectionately as the ‘Harrods of the Highlands’, minutes away and with an exclusive personal shopping experience available for our residential guests, you won’t be short of an indulgent treat or fabulous souvenir.

Pop in to Pitlochry, a charming little tourist town a short drive away. The smallest distillery in Britain, Edradour or the Blair Athol distillery are within easy reach too. You’ll want to walk along the famous SSE dam, take in the spectacular view over Loch Faskally and watch the salmon on the fish ladder. The new SSE visitor centre is a fabulous new addition to the tourist attractions in the area. You can find out all about the history of power generation and the building of the dams and with fascinating exhibits and interactive displays there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Perhaps you want to take in some Highland Games and there’s plenty to choose from, the Atholl Gathering, Pitlochry Highland Games, The Braemar or Rannoch Gathering and many more.

There are many activities locally throughout the year including the wonderful Enchanted Forest event which takes places annually in the late Autumn.

The Struan area is the heartland of the Clan Donnachaidh (Robertson, Reid, Duncan). If you’re interested in genealogy you’ll want to make a trip to the old Struan Kirk and soak up the atmosphere of their ancestors. A drive down to Struan and you pass under the Calvine railway viaduct where both bridges meet and the River Garry thunders below.

There is a special Clan Donnachaidh Gathering in 2018 to honour the Clan Chief, Gilbert Robertson of Struan, on his 35th year as Chief of Clan Donnachaidh and on his 80th birthday. During the week of August 10 – 19, 2018, many special events, tours, and activities of interest are being planned. This will be a special time in the local area and a celebration of life of Clan Donnachaidh that you won’t want to miss.

NORTH

A trip North perhaps, continuing through the Cairngorm National park. Why not start your trip at Dalwhinnie Distillery, continue to the Highland Wildlife park the location for MacKenzie village in Outlander, then Culloden Battlefield, finishing perhaps in the Highland Capital of Inverness with a cruise on Loch Ness. Who knows, you may even spot the world famous Loch Ness Monster! In winter time you might want to visit the reindeer by Aviemore.

SOUTH
Take the road south and in 40 mins you’ll arrive at the World Famous Gleneagles Hotel, host of the Ryder Cup. A visit to Dundee, recently voted one of the coolest places by the Wall Street Journal, is a must with the new V&A Museum taking centre stage on the waterfront.
A day trip to Edinburgh to take in the spectacular Castle. Take a walk along the castle esplanade and if you get there for 1pm, experience the canon being fired, for the daily ritual the 1 O’Clock gun. August is Festival season in Edinburgh so expect things to be very lively with lots of street entertainment!

WEST
Alternatively head out West to the majestic scenery of Glencoe. The Glenfinnan viaduct a famous filming location where the Jacobite Steam Train passes to the popular tourist town of Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Take the road to the Isles and experience The Isle of Skye.

EAST
Take a trip to the East of Scotland via the Speyside Whisky Trail. Enjoy the scenic wonder of Braemar and Balmoral on Royal Deeside. Take the road down to the East Nuek of Fife and discover the glory of St Andrews, the home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the University of St Andrews where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their University years.

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